Energy Recovery (FRA:500) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €0.17 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:500 Energy Recovery Inc FRA:500
66 GF Score
Price €7.44
GF Value €12.41
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Energy Recovery Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Energy Recovery FRA:500 -0.16% 66 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.17 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:500 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.41 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Energy Recovery's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.332. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is €0.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Energy Recovery's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -37.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -7.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 12.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 11.90% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Energy Recovery was 41.90% per year. The lowest was -11.20% per year. And the median was 14.90% per year.

As of today (2026-07-18), Energy Recovery's current stock price is €7.436. Energy Recovery's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.17. Energy Recovery's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 43.74.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Energy Recovery was 186.00. The lowest was 35.53. And the median was 105.23.


Energy Recovery  (FRA:500) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Energy Recovery's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=7.436/0.17
=43.74

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Energy Recovery was 186.00. The lowest was 35.53. And the median was 105.23.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Energy Recovery Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Energy Recovery Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Energy Recovery's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Energy Recovery Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Energy Recovery Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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Energy Recovery Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.29 0.29 0.29 0.14 0.17

FRA:500 vs ARQ, FTEK, BCHT: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Energy Recovery's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Energy Recovery Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Energy Recovery's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Energy Recovery's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


FRA:500
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Energy Recovery Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Energy Recovery's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.332/330.2130*330.2130
=0.332

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Energy Recovery Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.010 241.018 0.014
201609 0.020 241.428 0.027
201612 0.035 241.432 0.048
201703 -0.089 243.801 -0.121
201706 -0.071 244.955 -0.096
201709 0.011 246.819 0.015
201712 0.069 246.524 0.092
201803 -0.105 249.554 -0.139
201806 0.058 251.989 0.076
201809 0.169 252.439 0.221
201812 -0.086 251.233 -0.113
201903 -0.120 254.202 -0.156
201906 0.045 256.143 0.058
201909 -0.005 256.759 -0.006
201912 0.046 256.974 0.059
202003 -0.116 258.115 -0.148
202006 0.040 257.797 0.051
202009 0.136 260.280 0.173
202012 0.083 260.474 0.105
202103 -0.008 264.877 -0.010
202106 0.136 271.696 0.165
202109 -0.097 274.310 -0.117
202112 0.067 278.802 0.079
202203 -0.056 287.504 -0.064
202206 0.145 296.311 0.162
202209 -0.031 296.808 -0.034
202212 0.084 296.797 0.093
202303 0.139 301.836 0.152
202306 -0.077 305.109 -0.083
202309 0.120 307.789 0.129
202312 0.197 306.746 0.212
202403 0.091 312.332 0.096
202406 0.127 314.175 0.133
202409 -0.049 315.301 -0.051
202412 0.143 315.605 0.150
202503 0.177 319.799 0.183
202506 0.064 322.561 0.066
202509 -0.055 324.800 -0.056
202512 0.101 324.054 0.103
202603 0.332 330.213 0.332

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €0.17 mean?
Energy Recovery (FRA:500) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €0.17 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Energy Recovery and its competitors.
Is Energy Recovery's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Energy Recovery's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.17. Overall, Energy Recovery has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Energy Recovery's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to ARQ and FTEK?
Energy Recovery's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €0.17 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for an Industrial Products company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Energy Recovery and its competitors. Energy Recovery's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Energy Recovery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Recovery (FRA:500) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.41, compared to a current price of €7.44 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.17. Energy Recovery's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Energy Recovery (FRA:500), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.17 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Energy Recovery (FRA:500) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Recovery stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.44 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.41. GuruFocus considers Energy Recovery to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:500:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €0.17
  • GF Value™: €12.41 vs. price of €7.44 (40.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:500 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Energy Recovery Business Description

Other Exchanges ERII:USA5E2:Germany
Address 1717 Doolittle Drive, San Leandro, CA, USA, 94577
Energy Recovery Inc designs and manufactures energy-saving technologies. The firm uses its proprietary pressure exchanger technology to help customers in multiple industries improve their operations and lower their emissions. Using its proprietary technology, it offers energy recovery devices, including pressure exchangers, pumps, and turbochargers, mainly used for seawater desalination and wastewater treatment. Additionally, the company is involved in the development of emerging technologies, such as the PX G1300 used in industrial and commercial refrigeration applications. The firm's reportable operating segments are: Water, which generates maximum revenue, and Emerging Technologies. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the Middle East, and the rest from other markets.
66GF Score

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